News and Events Jan. 28

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News

  • As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 29) in observance of Lunar New Year.
     
  • Unfortunately, our Junior Falcon Wellness Program is cancelled this week. There will be no food distribution this Thursday (Jan. 30). The program will resume on Feb. 7. Please for a list of local food pantry locations throughout Albany.
     
  • Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Feb. 6 (4-7 p.m.) and Feb. 7 (12-3 p.m.). To sign up for a slot,
     
  • Grade 6 teacher Joe DeMilia has resigned effective Jan. 29. The position was posted and a successful candidate has been submitted and is pending board approval. Until the new hire begins, building substitute Jonothan Snyder will cover DeMilia's classes.
     
  • On Feb. 13, Myers students who will be at least 14 years-old by March 31 will be invited to a presentation by the City of Albany Youth and  Workforce Services Department.  At the meeting, we will review the entire process to register for the and answer any questions.  Students will be provided with information to bring home.
     
  • Registration for co-ed modified swimming (grades 7-8) will be open until Jan. 31. Details can be found the district's Athletics page. Please note you must be registered via FinalForms and have an up-to-date physical.
     
  • We are hosting a on Feb. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Drop off your student for the Winter Wonderland Dance and stay to learn your money personality, budgeting tools and increase your understanding of banks, interest and credit while expressing yourself through art projects.This is a great opportunity to meet other Myers parents!

  • Join our team! The City School District of Albany is hiring for a variety of positions. A list of employment  opportunities can be found on the Human Resources page of the district website.

Events

  • Jan. 31: Q2 grades close
  • Feb. 6-7: Parent/Teacher conferences (NO SCHOOL 2/7)
  • Feb. 14: Q2 Perfect Attendance Breakfast
  • Feb. 17-21: Winter Recess (NO SCHOOL)
  • Feb. 26: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
  • Feb. 27: Winter Wonderland Dance, 5-7 p.m. (new date)
  • Feb. 27: Financial Literacy and Art Workshop, 5-7 p.m. (new date)
  • Feb. 28: Quarter 2 Honor Roll Ceremony
  • March 19: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
  • April 8-11: NYS ELA testing
  • April 21-25: NYSESLAT Speaking testing
  • April 29-May 2: NYS math testing
  • May 9: Quarter 3 Honor Roll Ceremony
  • May 12-22: NYSLEAT Listening, Reading and Writing testing
  • May 13: NYS science testing
  • May 14-16: NYS science make-ups